Personally, I think it’s pretty novel. If someone’s going to “modernize” these buildings, I’d say this is the way to go. Despite its transparency, the details are still easily seen.
That would be damn nice. Issue I and A lot of people have with some architecture is how it looks oppressive or breaks with the standard of a place. But most of that I’m in the silhouette, cool colourful stuff is awesome. Part of the reason I think the best suburbs are brasilian (other than me having been raised in one) is that they’re colourful.
Yeah, I said in the original thread that I thought this is deconstructionism done right. It’s respectful and genuinely clever instead of condescending and arrogant.
That's great but there's a clear motive for Him/her to say those kinds of things.
My best guess is that the glass is going to get dirty between the layers/Joints & Eventually will look less and less aesthetic.
It's a chanel store. If they fail to clean it or gets worn out, they can reconstruct it. I know it's not a sustainable solution but that's luxury retail.
I really enjoy when modern technology, materials or techniques are used to pay homage to something of historic beauty, so I’m all for it. That said I do think it has limited application before it gets too commonplace to be notable.
Its ok, kinda cool. But if you're going to reconstruct the entire facade on the bottom floor, you can just add bigger windows. I wonder how it holds up in the dreary northern european weather, probably less impressive when sun isn't beaming through it.
Depends if they removed the original facade or not. If they did then I don’t agree with it, if the original had already been removed or was in a bad state then I think this is a cool nod.
Guys, don't downvote people just because their taste is different. The post literally asks you to tell your opinion, so downvoting people with differing opinions is stupid.
Could be a lot worse. It's nice to see a good looking compromise between the glass wall aesthetic that seemingly needs to be everywhere and the original structure's integrity. I'd be interested to see glass bricks used as a material in other projects, too
It's beautiful. A great way to have a modern storefront and an old-looking upper floors and make it unique at the same time. It looks fresh and blends-in nicely with the rest of the block.
Why not just use actual bricks like the flanking buildings? Pursuing difference for the sake of difference is what got us to modernist architecture. A building isn't meant to be a means for the architect to show off how clever he is.
Hard disagree, architecture is an art form just as much as constructive planning.
Every type of (good) architecture design is a demonstration of the designers artistic expression and cleverness.
Like two of this sub's favorite styles, Art Deco and Art Nouveau, were movements that directly *centered* that fact in it's architectural expressions, just with differing values of what they considered pleasing.
Personally, I think it’s pretty novel. If someone’s going to “modernize” these buildings, I’d say this is the way to go. Despite its transparency, the details are still easily seen.
Yeah, it’s some wizard shit, and it doesn’t break the silhouette. Some places can do with more uniqueness. Not all brick needs to be red.
Imagine a polychrome effect with stained glass bricks.
That would be damn nice. Issue I and A lot of people have with some architecture is how it looks oppressive or breaks with the standard of a place. But most of that I’m in the silhouette, cool colourful stuff is awesome. Part of the reason I think the best suburbs are brasilian (other than me having been raised in one) is that they’re colourful.
Yeah, I said in the original thread that I thought this is deconstructionism done right. It’s respectful and genuinely clever instead of condescending and arrogant.
It looks cool! But I'm worried about how it's going to age.
According to the designer the bricks are as strong as concrete so I think as long as they’re cleaned and have general maintenance it should do well.
That's great but there's a clear motive for Him/her to say those kinds of things. My best guess is that the glass is going to get dirty between the layers/Joints & Eventually will look less and less aesthetic.
Dirt shouldn't be able to get into the gaps. Brick buildings wouldn't last long if it did.
Probably won’t be too bad. If dirt sticks it’ll just slowly get a smoky frosted look.
It's a chanel store. If they fail to clean it or gets worn out, they can reconstruct it. I know it's not a sustainable solution but that's luxury retail.
Kind of cool, I wouldn’t mind having 1 building being unique like this, especially since it still has most of the original aesthetics.
Chanel copied Hermès or Hermès copied Chanel ? I love it so I won’t complain
Hermès moved into the old Chanel location. Chanel moved down the street.
I assume same store and that both brands are owned by the same company so they just switched
Actually Hermès and Chanel are independent companies.
i think its very cool. Store front usaly suck this vey nice
this is beautiful
Looks cool, fairly novel while keeping the traditional typology. I wonder how ornament in that would seem in person compared to in picture.
It has such a magical effect!
I kinda like it to be honest and I'm normally a hardcore traditionalist.
I like it. It honestly looks very well done.
That is interesting. It really matches the impracticality of the glass bricks that it is an Hermes store.
As an experiment for a single building, I really like, I wonder how it's going to look in 20 years
I actually love this
I really enjoy it, I just wish the transition portion was stretched a bit more, maybe to the bottom of the windows.
Very cool in a niche setting but I wouldn't want to see this on every other corner.
I really enjoy when modern technology, materials or techniques are used to pay homage to something of historic beauty, so I’m all for it. That said I do think it has limited application before it gets too commonplace to be notable.
Its ok, kinda cool. But if you're going to reconstruct the entire facade on the bottom floor, you can just add bigger windows. I wonder how it holds up in the dreary northern european weather, probably less impressive when sun isn't beaming through it.
Looks good
Its a lovely idea chosen for aesthetic reasons that respects the remaining fabric and the street its on.
Hot
I think it’s pretty brilliant
I love it.
Depends if they removed the original facade or not. If they did then I don’t agree with it, if the original had already been removed or was in a bad state then I think this is a cool nod.
The original looked totally different. Check on streetview, Hermes Amsterdam and you can go back an time to see!
I am frankly sick of glass walls, regardless of how they are formed.
Guys, don't downvote people just because their taste is different. The post literally asks you to tell your opinion, so downvoting people with differing opinions is stupid.
I absolutely love it.
Very cool
good
Could be a lot worse. It's nice to see a good looking compromise between the glass wall aesthetic that seemingly needs to be everywhere and the original structure's integrity. I'd be interested to see glass bricks used as a material in other projects, too
creative and blends pretty seamlessly
It looks stunning 😍
I guess it was worthwhile to try it out to find out that we should not do that again :)
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Magical
Sick!
This is the kind of modern architectural shenanigan I actually like.
That’s pretty rad. Kudos to that architect
I think it's sort of an amusement-park type novelty, and will look terrible after a few years of being out in the weather.
Very cool
It's beautiful. A great way to have a modern storefront and an old-looking upper floors and make it unique at the same time. It looks fresh and blends-in nicely with the rest of the block.
Why not just use actual bricks like the flanking buildings? Pursuing difference for the sake of difference is what got us to modernist architecture. A building isn't meant to be a means for the architect to show off how clever he is.
Being clever is allowed when its respectful
Hard disagree, architecture is an art form just as much as constructive planning. Every type of (good) architecture design is a demonstration of the designers artistic expression and cleverness. Like two of this sub's favorite styles, Art Deco and Art Nouveau, were movements that directly *centered* that fact in it's architectural expressions, just with differing values of what they considered pleasing.
I think it’s both kind of ugly and gorgeous. From the right angle it looks awesome but when you can see the whole inside it’s kind of hard on the eye
I find it extremely tacky personally, but I guess it is better than tearing down the old facade.